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High Season : Oct - Feb

26 - 22℃

Low Season : Mar - May

28 - 25℃

Nearest Airport -TRV

Trivandrum International Airport

Nearest Train Stations -QLN

Kollam Junction

History

Kollam is one of the ancient civilizations of India. Kollam was once a major trading port in India and was also known as Desinganadu. It is now called the "Cashew Capital of the World". Since ancient times, the city of Quilon has played an important role in the commercial, economic, cultural, religious and political history of Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Hence, the Malayalam calendar (Kollavarsham) is called the city of Kollam. The city is mentioned in historical quotes dating back to biblical times and the reign of King Solomon, the Red Sea port connecting the Arabian Sea (backed by the discovery of ancient Roman coins). The teak wood used to build the kingdom of King Solomon was sourced from Quilon. In ancient times, merchants from Phenicia, China, Arab countries, the Netherlands, and Rome visited and traded in Kollam. The history of the Kollam district as an administrative unit dates back to 1835, when the Travancore state was made up of two revenue divisions, based in the state of Kollam and Kottayam. During the merger of the Travancore and Cochin states in Kerala in 1949, Kollam was one of the three income sectors of the state. Subsequently, these income sectors became the first region of the state.

Facts & Culture

Kollam is an ancient port city, adjacent to the charming backwaters of Kerala, in the southern suburbs of the state. Kollam is a unique blend of tranquility and natural scenery, dotted with scenic waterfalls, tranquil lakes, and unspoiled beaches, making it a great holiday destination. It is dotted with bustling markets, full of farmers selling cashew nuts and spices. Its core is the picturesque Ashtamudi Lake, flanked by cashew plantations, palm trees, and picturesque villages. Kollam is affectionately known as the cashew capital of the world because it has more than 600 cashew processing units. The city is also the southern gateway to the quiet backwaters of Alappuzha. One of the most exciting and fascinating experiences in the Kerala Backwaters is the eight-hour boat trip between Kolam and Alappuzha.

The seaside town of Kollam has delicious cuisine, including delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The people of the area are also very fond of seafood and rice. Kolam celebrates many festivals that mark the cultural heritage of the region. Some major festivals are Kollam Pooram, Ashtami Rohini Festival, Oachirakkali Festival, Handicraft Festival, Onam, Easter, and Christmas.

Places to See

Ashtamudi Lake

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Lake Ashtamdi, located in the Kollam district of Kerala, India, is the state's most visited tributary and lake. The inevitable importance of Quiron or Kollam and Lake Ashtamdi is said to date back to

Welcome travelers 24 hours preferred timing by travelers from 1000 - 1800
Kollam District, Kerala
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Thevally Palace

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A place of great historic importance, Thevally Palace is situated on the banks of Ashtamude Lake. Once served as the home of Maharaja of Travancore, it was constructed under the rule of Gauri Parvathi

1000-1600
Kollam - Elamballoor Road, Palace Nagar, Thevally, Kollam, Kerala 691009
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Thangassery LightHouse

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The Thangassery Lighthouse, also known as the Tangasseri Light House, boasts of being the second tallest on the entire coast of Kerala and is thus even one of the most visited lighthouses in the

1000-1300 & 1400-1800
Thangassery Rd, Valiazhikom, Thangasherry East, Thangassery, Kollam, Kerala 691007
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Kollam Beach

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Kollam Beach, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach, is a beach at Kollam city in the Indian state of Kerala. Kollam Beach is the first 'Beach Wedding Destination' in Kerala.The beach also

0900-1800
Thamarakulam, Kollam, India
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Thirumullavaram Beach

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Thirumullavaram Beach is located in Kollam, Kerala and is considered as not only the famous beach in Kerala but also as one of the most famous tourist attraction site in Kerala. This beach is known fo

0900-1800
Thirumullavaram, Kollam, India
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Anandavalleeswaram Temple

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Anandavalleeswaram Sri Mahadeva Temple is one of the ancient Hindu temples in Kollam City of Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva Temple and Goddess Anandavally (Goddess Parv

0600-2100
Ara Nagar, Kaankathu Mukku, Kollam, Kerala – 691007
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

St Thomas Fort

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Fort Thomas or St. Thomas Fort or Fortaleza da São Tomé also known as Tangasseri Fort, is a ruined fort located in the beach town of Tangasseri on t

1000-1700
Fort, Thangasherry East, Thangassery, Kollam, Kerala 691007
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Sardar Vallabhai Patel Police Museum

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Police Museum at Kollam is the only such establishment in the country, that traces the history and development of the police force. On display are police arms of the 18th and 19th centuries and variou

0900-1800
Karbala, Kollam, Kerala 691001
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Kottankulangara Devi Temple

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The Kottankulangara Devi Temple is a Hindu temple to the goddess Durga Bhagavathy or Aadi Shakthi, the supreme mother of power, located in the village of Chavara near Kollam, an old sea port and city

0500-2030
Sree Kottankulangara Devi Temple, Kottankulangara, Chavara Kollam, Kerala 691583
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Infant Jesus Cathedral

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The Infant Jesus Cathedral is a magnificent church that is located in Thangasseri, in the city of Kollam in southern India. This historic Roman Catholic Church was formerly known as the Bom Jesu Churc